Choose less inflammatory, healthier grains. Organic “Ancient Grains” are generally less inflammatory than modern genetically modified wheat products high in processed or genetically altered gluten. Items labelled, “Gluten Free” or “Low Fat” may have many added sugars. Always check the label.

Choose natural corn. Non GMO corn and Non GMO corn products are generally less inflammatory than the genetically modified corn and corn-based products common in many processed foods.

Take care of your gut flora. Inflammation in the gut is known to cause inflammation in the rest of the body. Keep a healthy balance of naturally occurring good bacteria by avoiding starches, gluten, sugars, and other foods that are high on the glycemic index. Be sure to consult your doctor about the need for pro-biotics, pre-biotics, etc. prior to taking anti-biotics. Foods made from animals treated with antibiotics are also known to have an impact on your good bacteria.

Although I have been having wonderful results at controlling inflammation and the pain it causes by following this plan, because of the neurological damage caused by spinal arachnoiditis; I still have trouble digesting solid food. To be sure I am getting plenty of nutrients, I also use a Raw Vegetable Protein Meal replacement beverage with no sugar. I like the Chocolate Raw Organic Meal Replacement shake made by Garden of Life. It can be mixed with water but, I like it best mixed with unsweetened almond milk. (I am not getting any financial compensation for sharing that info. I am sure there are others out there that are just as good. This is just one that I know I like.)

You may also like this recipe for coconut bread that I make about once a week. I like to warm up the slices and spread it with organic sunflower kernel butter. This is a very moist cake-style bread. For best results store it in the refrigerator after it cools.

Coconut Bread

Ingredients

½ cup coconut flour

½ cup buckwheat flour

½ cup coconut milk (only the creamy part on top)

¼ cup ground chia seeds

¼ unsweetened organic apple sauce

5 organic cage free eggs

2 tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp sea salt

1 tsp aluminum free baking powder

Optional

*1-2tbsp more coconut milk or almond milk if added moisture is needed

*sunflower kernals and/or added cinnamon are also yummy in this recipe

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F

Blend together the eggs, apple sauce, coconut oil, and salt

Add the dry ingredients and whisk until you don’t see any lumps

Pour into a loaf pan greased with coconut oil and bake at 350F for about 30 minutes.

The top of the loaf should be firm and a light golden color.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

May be served warm or cold plain or topped with sunflower kernel butter or other nut butters.

** If you are not a fan of coconut flour and coconut milk, you may substitute unsweetened plain almond milk and almond meal/almond flour for those ingredients.

Arachnoiditis Survivors registered at the Art For Arachnoiditis Project receive this Independent Study Program at no cost. CONTACT the Studio with the message, “I am an arachnoiditis survivor in ( your state/province, country), please send me the Creative Wellness Independent Study Program” to sign up now and add my location to the Map of Arachnoiditis Survivors registered at the project.
[Module FIVE Includes the 2018 I Stand For Love Calendar on orders placed BEFORE July 1, 2018. 2019 Calendar Options TBA.]

IF YOU ARE NOT AN ARACHNOIDITIS SURVIVOR BUT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THIS PROGRAM ($35); YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THAT HERE. Individual Modules also sold separately.

Creative Wellness Independent Study Program Description

Since you will receive all of the content at once; you have the option to schedule it into your calendar as you choose. For best results; I recommend completing these activities in consecutive order and allowing yourself at least two to three weeks to fully explore the topics introduced in each module. For planning purposes, Scheduling suggestions are included.

CREATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM CURRICULUM OUTLINE

In the First Module (suggested schedule: one-two weeks)

We will work to establish your safe space. This space will Shelter you as you do this important work. Transformation is an on-going process. There is no “end-game”… You have the power to designate a safe place to allow your own transformation to occur. Topics, Re-usuable Worksheets and activities include:

Fortress for a Naked Thing Recap and Reference from the Art For Arachnoiditis Project
Tools to Build Your Own Shelter
If You Build it You Can Go There

In the Second Module (suggested schedule: one-two weeks)

We find out more about the Power of Joy, finding it, naming it, and knowing it. Re-usuable Worksheets and activities include:

We explore individual Adaptability. Here you will find tools that will help you Assess and Improvise to Overcome your obstacles to Wellness. Topics, Re-usuable Worksheets and activities include:

The Adapt-Around Art Activity and Metamorphosis Mandala
Adaptability Assessment and Time Management Tool
Adapting for YOUR body Guidelines
Your Assignment Should You Choose to Accept It ~Cuts Like a Knife (48 Hour Challenge also pertains to Module Five)

In the Fourth Module (suggested schedule: three weeks)

We go deep into finding out what is stopping you from being sovereign over the shape of your life. You will have the opportunity to work through tasks and activities that will help you to establish your Autonomy. Topics, Re-usuable Worksheets and activities include:

Sovereignty Over the Shape of Your Life
Un-masking the Naked Truth~Mask-making Art Activity with printable templates
Your Vision of Autonomy
Let’s Talk About Control
Shape-Shifters Creative Focus Art Activity with link to demo video

In the Fifth Module (suggested schedule: three-four weeks)

We ask and answer the important question, “How do you nourish your Wellness?” Quality input, communication, and connections are equally important Sustenance for Independent Wellness. Topics, Re-usuable Worksheets and activities include:

Cuts Like a Knife ~ Revisiting the 48 Hour Challenge
Quality Input ~ Creating the Right Tools to Feed YOUR Wellness
FIVE Steps to Create the Tools:
ONE Shed the Crap~Fertilize Your Transformation w/printable activity sheet and Cut-out template
TWO Replacing the Crock of Crap~Lessons in Love-based choices and Vessels for Wellness for Body, Mind, and Spirit~printable worksheet and Extension Activity, Ingredients List for Anti-inflammatory menu
THREE Connecting the Dots ~ Cultivating an Appropriate Habitat
FOUR Your “Right” Cluster ~ How to establish your Cluster. cluster Cards for Creative Guidance Includes Message Guide and Cluster Cards printable templates to color and cut, instructions for Cluster Cards Mobile (extension art activity), Creating your Own Cluster
FIVE Clustered Communication ~Expectations and Connections

UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION

You will receive ALL FIVE modules of the content with links to references and resources as well as, printable worksheets and activities that are yours to keep. This is NOT an automated delivery system.Please allow 2-5 business days for manual e-delivery of your pdf.

The Art For Arachnoiditis Project is FREE to all registered Arachnoiditis Survivors.

If you know a survivor and would like to support this project, Use the donation button at the top right corner to support the continued maintenance of this valued online resource for Arachnoiditis Survivors or support via check made payable to The New York Foundation for the Arts, MEMO: The Art For Arachnoiditis Project; MAILED TO: SheilaLynnK Art Studio 345 South Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Contributions of $2500 or more must be accompanied by a Contribution Letter. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to support OTHER Charitable Art Projects and Events at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that HERE.

Theme: Unified for Wellness***Survivors, please remember, you are not expected to fund this project. It is here to benefit you. You do not need to send any additional funds beyond the cost of your registration fee for your art entry. You are NOT required to submit an entry in order to participate in the project.

Hope Cards for Arachnoiditis Survivors from anyone who would like to encourage an arachnoiditis Survivor on a path to Independent Sustainable Wellness are being accepted Now. There is no fee to enter this category. Find out more about that HERE.

You must be registered with the project via the attached registration form to be eligible to receive a FREE copy of the Creative Wellness Program Independent Study pdf. No fee is required if this is the only reason you have registered.

Art For Arachnoiditis is An Art, Adaptability and Empowerment Project about Living With Spinal Arachnoiditis. It is a Charitable Project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio fiscally sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, A 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Among the services provided, the Project Includes this Website for Survivors which served 93 countries in 2015 (WordPress Report).

We received some wonderful art by survivors as we squeaked through Year 3 with a less-than-ideal fiscal outlook, and personal family illness and death. Although we didn’t reach the Year 3 fiscal goals, we are moving into Year 4 with some hopeful adjustments And a Modified Method to present a FREE Independent StudyCreative Wellness Program to Survivors Registered at the Project. [FIND OUT MORE]

As always, the current Income/Expense report is available to the public. Though our intentions are always to provide as many services as possible to support Arachnoiditis Survivors in their Creative Wellness Efforts; we are limited by our fiscal abilities and physical resources.

FUND OUR CREATIVE WELLNESS GOALS~ It’s tax deductible AT NYFA [The New York Foundation For the Arts] or via check made payable to The New York Foundation for the Arts, MEMO: The Art For Arachnoiditis Project; MAILED TO: SheilaLynnK Art Studio 345 South Main Street Wellsville, NY 14895. Contributions of $2500 or more must be accompanied by a Contribution Letter.

To minimize the cost to the Arachnoditis Survivors for shipping, insurance, and other usual exhibition expenses; There IS a $5 registration fee for the Survivors’ Art Exhibit to assist with the cost of making prints and processing digital entries for display. Other than that one annual exhibit fee; All Spinal Arachnoditis Survivors registered receive Project Benefits for FREE since the project began.

Pending Adequate Funding, the YEAR 4 Survivors Art Exhibit will be FREE and open to the public after June 1, 2018. Tentative location: Alfred, NY. Actual Date, time, location TBA.

SUBMIT IT WITH YOUR PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED SHORT STORY ABOUT THE IMAGE with YOUR ENTRY FEE ($15) BY JANUARY 25, 2017.Entries submitted after January 25, 2017 cannot be considered or refunded. In your own words; tell us a tale about what you see unfolding in the illustration.

After the first $110 (to cover cost of monetary awards)

10% OF ALL PROCEEDS AND FUNDS RAISED DURING THE CONTEST WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO ALLEGANY COUNTY CANCER SERVICES a not for profit 501(c)(3) Serving residents of Allegany County NY with a cancer diagnosis since March 2007.

10% OF ALL PROCEEDS AND FUNDS RAISED DURING THE CONTEST WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 702 IN WELLSVILLE, NY

ANOTHER 10% OF ALL PROCEEDS AND FUNDS RAISED DURING THE CONTEST WILL BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AND DONATED DIRECTLY TO THESE INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL CHARITABLE ART PROJECTS AT SheilaLynnK Art Studio in Wellsville, NY

AWARDS By Category~ Entries in each category will be reviewed by a panel of local writers and artists.

ADULT ~ Ages 18 and Up TEEN ~ Ages 14 to 17 YOUTH ~ Ages 11-13

ONE winner from each category will receive: $30 and online publication of your completed coloring page and story in the Fiction For Survivors series here at artforarachnoiditis.org, an international website for Spinal Arachnoiditis Survivors

THE PATRON’S CHOICE AWARD~ Selected by Patron vote (SheilaLynnK Art Studio Patrons subscribing at $3 and up will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite entry. Voting TBA between Feb 15-28th, 2017.) The Author of the Selected Entry will receive: $20 and online publication of your completed coloring page and story in the Fiction For Survivors series at artforarachnoiditis.org. Start your subscription for this option and other Patron Only Rewards HERE

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE the printable 15 page Wellness Meditation Coloring Pages pdf from SheilaLynnK Art Studio delivered via email. Watch a video preview and Find out more about them here.

THE TOP TEN ENTRIES IN EACH CATEGORY will receive online publication of your story in the Fiction For Survivors series here at artforarachnoiditis.org.

AFTER AWARDS ARE DELIVERED; ANY REMAINING PROCEEDS OR FUNDS RAISED WILL BE APPLIED TO OVERHEAD COSTS OF MAINTAINING THE ART STUDIO

WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED and Published in the April 2017 Edition of the SheilaLynnK Art Studio QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER (Sign Up for that HERE), in the Fiction For Survivors series at artforarachnoiditis.org, and during events at SWAN Days Allegany County, NY March 19th -21st, 2017.

CONSENT TO USE YOUR STORY Submission of your story provides SheilaLynnK Art Studio with license to include your work in its entirety and/or as excerpts, with author acknowledgements, in printed or digital formats in the public domain, during free public exhibitions, and in promotional publications from SheilaLynnK Art Studio. Your story will never be sold to third parties. Authors maintain ownership of all original work. Submission of your story excludes SheilaLynnK Art Studio from any liability or consequences associated or pertaining to use in the public domain. Submission of your story via the online entry form serves as your acknowledgement and understanding that you will receive no additional financial or other compensation for the use of your written work as described in these contest guidelines.

THINK YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY?

REVIEW THE GUIDELINES, GET YOUR FREE PRINTABLE Fiction for Survivors COLORING PAGE, AND LINK TO THE ENTRY FORM. IT’S ALL STILL HERE .

During YEAR 3 of the Art For Arachnoiditis Project you are invited to tell us about it and submit a photo of your Soul Place with this much easier NEW ENTRY FORM.

Due to complications and errors with the previous entry form and its processing system; the entry deadline has been extended. Entries will be accepted until January 31, 2017, for use in the online gallery at artforarachnioditis.org, future project promotional publications, and live exhibits that are FREE to the public. There is no fee for this entry.

Shortly after you submit your entry, you will receive a complimentary Wellness Meditation Coloring Page from SheilaLynnK Art Studio and an opt in message with an offer to add you to the mailing list for the Art For Arachnoiditis Project quarterly newsletter. Your decision to receive the newsletter (or not) in no way influences the status of your entry.

Upon approval, your photo may be included in YEAR 3 of the Art For Arachnoiditis Project at artforarachnoiditis.org.

Soul Place Photo Art Entries by Arachnoiditis Survivors are being accepted from Sep 25th to Nov 1st 2016. There is no fee to enter this category. Find out more about that HERE.

Hope Cards for Arachnoiditis Survivors from anyone who would like to encourage an arachnoiditis Survivor on a path to Independent Sustainable Wellness are being accepted from Oct 1st to Nov 10th 2016. There is no fee to enter this category. Find out more about that HERE.

All other entries must be submitted with the 2016-2017 Registration Form and$5 Registration Fee. Entries will be accepted from November 1, 2016 – April 9, 2017.

Categories

Visual Arts: (Submit a 300dpi digital copy of your work. Do not ship the original piece to the studio) Non-fiction Video, Painting, Drawing/Illustration, Book Arts & Collage, Sculpture, Jewelry, Animation, Wood-work/Carving, and other artisanal works.

Music/Spoken Word/Theatre & Performance: Your original Digitally Recorded Performance in Video or Audio MP4 or MP3 Format. Provide consent for release from ALL participants for group projects.

Written Word: Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction, Short Story Fiction

Art By Survivors will be Displayed in our Online Art Gallery, videos, and in project publications. Pending adequate funding; your art will also be displayed Live and Open to the Public at the Year 3 Survivors’ Art Exhibit during Arachnoiditis Awareness Month, July 2017. Admission is FREE.

FUNDING IS NEEDED TO REACH ADDITIONAL YEAR 3 GOALS. YOU CAN HELP HERE.

Arachnoiditis Group: This group’s purpose is to be able to interact with each other on a timely basis and to allow members to exchange views, bring support to one another, a fertile reality based on solidarity, sharing, love, and respect for each other. Medical and sound information(evidence based ) are brought forward in an objective way. Other pathologies relating to the Central Nervous System are also discussed in this group such as Syringomyelia, Ms, Fibromyalgia, Tarlov Cysts, Arachnoiditis cysts, Epidural fibrosis, or any others considered as being of importance to the primary diagnosis. It is a CLOSED GROUP, members are able to express themselves comfortably without fear of retribution. RESPECT AND COMPASSION ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS GROUP. WE ARE SUPPORTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING. You will receive a message from an adminfollowing your request to join. Please respond asap. thank you The pain in each of us recognizes the pain in you. Welcome to our group. Le but de ce groupe est de pouvoir échanger et de nous soutenir l’un et l’autre. Nous avons beaucoup de compassion, de l’amour et nous savons écouté. Nous sommes tous en grande douleurs, certains plus que d’autres, provenant de pathologies comme la sclérose en plaque, la fibromyalgie, les kystes de Tarloc, l’arachnoïdite, la syringomyelie, la fibrose etc. Ce group est fermé donc vous pouvez vous exprimer librement. Il y a beaucoup de respect ce qui est un but premier. Vous recevrez un message d’un administrateur suivant votre requête de joindre, s.v.p., répondez aussitôt que possible. la douleur qui réside en nous, répond à votre douleur.

Were you severely damaged by epidurals, epidural steroid injections, spinal nerve blocks, myelograms, surgeries, or other invasive procedures in your spine? A group for those of us suffering with Arachnoiditis, and those struggling for diagnosis, to come together for support. A place to discuss our daily struggles, successes, and just life in general! #Arachnoiditis #failedbacksurgerysyndrome #epidurals #failedbacksyndrome #intractablepain #epiduralsteroidinjections #chronicpain #meningitis #adhesions #chemicalmeningitis ———————————————————————— Members we updated our rules. We don’t have many. We want to keep this group a safe, private, neutral ground for all. Thanks. ***Post or comments relating to the below may be deleted by admin. *** 1. Please do not block admin. Doing so will have you removed from the group. 2. We have members from around the world who have varying beliefs and religious backgrounds. We asked that refrain from posting religious or political matters. Request for prayer or a discussion of how certain religion or faith has helped you is permitted as long as the post is neutral. 3. No soliciting, proselytizing, or fundraising. Please refrain from posting links to fund raising sites. 4. Please be respectful, kind, and sensitive to one another. Remember text does not portray tone of voice. Fight the cause, not each other. 5. Please message admin if you have a question or concern. Admin are Dawn Gonzalez, Ember Fin, Sarah Elizabeth Hirschle, Rebecca Stivers Medina, Tatjana Lomsdalen, Breanda Faye Taylor, Toni Richmond Werner, Judith Kay Bradley

When you request to join this group, you will receive a private message from one of our admins. Please respond to the message so we can get you added to the group. It may go to your “other PM (Private message) box” depending on your settings, which you can only access on your computer. It will NOT show your “other” PM on your phone.. Welcome to a very warm and supportive group of fellow sufferers. A place where you can learn, support others, and feel loved. The main thing is we support each other and will not tolerate is a bunch of drama, so if that is what you are here to create, be prepared to be removed from the group. I or any of the administrators will not tolerate a bunch of drama. The members of this group are not trained professionals and there are not any doctors here that I am aware of who can diagnose or give any medical advice of any kind. We are here to support each other and to learn and share as we continue this journey of Arachnoiditis. I hope you enjoy!!

This group was created to help promote awareness about arachnoiditis and chronic pain. Chronic pain is an epidemic that actually affects more people than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet it also has the least acknowledgment, understanding, and acceptance. Let’s all change that.

You are cordially invitited to join us for an exciting, education weeked that is for the patient and provider! The conference will be held in Helena, Montana on July 9, 2016- July 10 2016. Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm Breakfast begins at 8:00am Followed by the Conference at 9:00am; Lunch on saturday will be 12:00-2:00 Room rates will be a set fee of $129.00 for all attendees. If you make your reservation early you may get a lower rate. To make room reservations please contact Radisson Colonial Helena Hotel at 406-443-2100 Toll Free 1-800-333-3333 Tickets for this event are $75.00, this includes your breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and Lunch on Sunday as well as snack items and beverages throughout both days. To purchase tickets please go to: http://conference.achievemembership.com/ Airport is Helena, MT Regional Airport (HLN) We welcome you to message us your medical practitioners information so we can send them an invitation to come learn or any medical practitioner you believe might benefit from this conference as the whole point of this is for other medical practitioners to learn so we can continue to grow the treatment of Dr. Tennants and receive proper medical care where we live. Even if you do not have a primary care practitioner, start searching your area for non-hospital affiliated practitioners, send us their information and we will send an invite. The purpose of this conference is to unite practitioners so they know how to identify and treat intractable patients while protecting themselves. We need the patients involved in helping us find these clinics and the doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, radiologists and pharmacists whom we can invite! Our only hope is to spread awareness and teach other medical practitioners how to treat us as Dr. Tennant is only one man. Agenda includes: History and Physical, Labratory Testing, MRI interpretation, Pain relief minimizing opioids, spinal cord exercises, spinal fluid flow measures, diet and supplements, neuroinflammation prevention and treatment, use of neurogenesis hormones, electromagnetic therapies, flare control and treatments and Auto-immunities. Please contact Kate Lamport 406.461.9956 for any specific details needed. Tysa Ostrander, Heather Carlsness and Marlisa Griffith are on the committee and we will keep this page updated as we are finalizing details. Our email: usa.arc.2016@gmail.com

WHEN YOU REQUEST TO JOIN OUR GROUP,YOU WILL RECEIVE A PRIVATE MESSAGE THAT WILL GO INTO YOUR “OTHER” MESSAGES BOX,ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE.THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THIS GROUP WILL RESPOND VERY QUICKLY TO YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE READ “ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER” IN THE FILES SECTION! For more information on Arachnoiditis, please visit the website: http://www.arachnoiditis.co.uk Respect for other group members beliefs. Non-judgemental NO “Spell Police” 🙂 Impartial information, Guidance/ advice and support Respect Laughter and fun Support and care Self-help

Hello and welcome to the Arachnoiditis Media Support Group. I was approached by Phillipa Mckee who has Arachnoiditis who would like me to bring awareness to this very subject. I would like to hear your side of this condition. What caused it? How do you cope? How has it affected your life? Have you found any ways that improves it? I run a radio show I do not have it personally myself but want to help you all bring all the groups together to promote you all and also bring awareness and maybe let others know who may have it and do not realize. This group is for EVERYONE. There will be no bullying etc. You are in enough pain. We have many other groups that we can connect you with also. If you can suggest people who could come onto the show and speak about any part of this then please do get in touch either by direct message or email asksueshow@gmail.com Thank you x Sue

This group is for the purpose of raising awareness through a challenge we are still working on the details. More info to come. So far we have created the spider smiley for the hidden disorders group. We are continuing to work on a theme for the challenge and other events.

arachnoiditis caregivers suport is a compassionate place where care givers for persons suffering from arachnoiditis can express themselves in a supportive enviorment. As care givers , we also suffer from this horrific disability. we need to vent, share, and recieve compassionate support from others who truley understand what we go through. This Group is Only for Caregivers, if you have Arachnoiditis please ask to join Arachnoiditis Everyday, or Arachnoiditis on FaceBook.

I set up this group because my husband has arachnoiditis. He hurt his back in 2007 and had 3 hurniated disks. He had the injections done and something went wrong and now he has this for the rest of his life. We have found that most reg doctors don’t know about this condition. This is a life changing condition. I have read so much on this condition that I think I know more than the average doctor.

This Group Does Not have monitoring generally by any Admin, must act like an Adult and Respect.. Due unto Others~ This group is dedicated to organizing and establishing a Foundation for the purpose of 1) exposing the cause and prevention of Arachnoiditis to the general public and patients, 2) acquiring funding and donations for research to relieve the enormous pain and suffering that victims of this dreaded fate must endure. This effort will also include the search for physicians and health care providers that have the passion and dedication to search for a cure to end the suffering of many victims, and 3) finding partnerships – including potential media connections – that will promote our cause. *********************************************** PLEASE NOTE- ANYBODY WHO WISHES TO JOIN AVA, PLEASE KEEP YOUR MESSENGER TURNED ON SO WE MAY CONFIRM YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR FIGHT. THANK YOU!! *********************************************** PRIVACY NOTICE: Warning – any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photos or any other “picture” art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee , agent , student or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are private and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law. UCC 1-103 1-308 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE

This group is for those who currently have this disease or if you live with or know someone suffering with Arachnoiditis. My name is Celeste Turner, and I was diagnosed with this little-known disease May 2009. I wanted a place where other known sufferers could email, chat and maybe trade stories. There is such little known concerning this diease.

The Arachnoiditis Awareness Challenge is a media campaign to spread awareness to the general public about Arachnoiditis, its definition, causes and symptoms, treatments, and the search for a cure. Its goal is to make Arachnoiditis so well known that medical professionals can no longer ignore those affected by it, and the general public is educated to the fact that anyone can be subject to this horrible condition. The campaign will consist of several components, yet to be decided on, that will be broadcast over electronic media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as more conventional media outlets.

A place to share business ideas and to support one another in our home businesses. For those with Chiari, Arachnoid Cyst, Arachnoiditis, EDS-, MS, POTS, IH, Fibromyalgia, scoliosis – any sister conditions.

This group was created for positive help for people who suffer from Chronic Pain. Please feel free to invite others that you know that might be suffering. But please be aware that this is a positive group only. Thanks and stay strong! ♥

This is a DATING group designed for people with Arachnoiditis or MS , or any other Diseases, We all want to be loved no matter what is wrong with us , but when you have a life changing disease no one wants to be with you but worry no more , I opened this group because I have Arachnoiditis, and im single but when you find a girl or guy you really like and all is going well but you tell them you have a disease they run a mile well now you can find a loved one or a friend on here cos we are all in the same boat . the only rules I have are you HAVE to have a illness and you MUST respect others if you have any problems message me and I will sort them out confidentially unless you want me to post something for you THIS IS A USA/UK SITE ONLY sorry PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU ARE FROM WHEN CHATING TO OTHERS

A place for people with Arachnoidits who want to seek God for help and healing, and to fellowship with other believers and encourage one another. Let’s share good information in here which will be helpful for others. Let’s pray for one another in Jesus Name. Amen.

We are raising awareness for Arachnoid Cysts, regardless of country, border, origin etc. With a banded effort, we may finally get some recognition for this disorder. We have recently set this group to closed to help respect the privacy of our members.

Do you or someone you love have Arachnoiditis? You are not alone in this fight to live a quality life with this illness. Please share your stories, your medical experiences, and your life, with others that are in the same boat.

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Welcome to Amy’s Jamberry nail party/fundraiser! I’m so super excited that you have come to have fun while learning about stylish nails on a budget! Jamberry Nails are vinyl nail wraps that come in hundreds of styles. They are heat and pressure activated, so you can put them on yourself at home with a hair dryer or Jamberry Heater. They are nontoxic, non-chipping, non-fading, and much more affordable than salon manicures. Check out Jamberry and join the Nail Revolution! This party will run for 5 days, and you can order any time at stacimarie.jamberrynails.net and your order will ship to you right away, no need to wait for the party to close! Thank you for joining me!

This is an issue that needs so much more research on. This group was created to be a place of sharing information and supporting each other through the difficulties of Spinal Arachnoid Cysts, As I have learned there isn’t much information out there on this medical condition. There are a few guidelines we ask members to observe. Just share your story and help bring awareness to Spinal Arachnoid Cysts, If you have Spinal Arachnoid Cysts,, or a relative or a friend that has this condition….You’re welcome here. in fact, Please help spread the information about Spinal Arachnoid Cysts, I have personally suffered for many years with out being properly diagnosed. That has only added to the delay in medical care and added to my pain and suffering. Most group members here, have a serious medical condition so please be understanding.

This page will be Launching an Awareness Challenge To the Public About arachnoiditis. Involvement Awareness Education Action Donation Research. are all the steps to raising awareness. there will be lots of all of these going on. join in a movement and make a difference.

I’m a single mom with three wonderful boys. On April 20th 2012 a large Arachnoid cyst was found in my middle son Jaydens left temporal lobe. Ever since Jayden was an infant I knew he wasn’t like most children. We’ve battled with ADHD, defiance disorder bi-polar and a number of other behavior problems along with head banging scab picking and high tolerance for pain. He was headaches and extrem nasuea. Finding the cyst was almost a God sent things started to make sense. Than it was time to figure out what to do about it. On May 24th 2012 he had a feniatration. Basically it was a way to release pressure from the brain. For a little over a year and a half Jay was pretty good. In December 2013 things started to change back to the way things where before. So now we’re back at the hospital getting at shunt put in. I know Jayden will never be relieved of his cyst but I hope one day doctors and the rest of the world takes cyst serous because they do cause problems on so many levels. Just because it’s not a tumor or cancer it’s still brain damage and should be treated as that.

Many people suffer from chronic pain. It can be frustrating and sometimes difficult, but you can prevail! This group is for anyone with a chronic illness resulting in a life of pain. Whether you have Fibromyalgia, Arachnoiditis, DDD, RA, OA, Lupus, it doesn’t mater, you are welcome. We will do our best to keep knowledge coming.

Many sufferers experience a myriad of symptoms which are ignored by the medical community. This group is for sufferers, their families and friends to tell the world how having an arachnoid cyst effects them. It is also a place were people can come and learn about the condition and help us change the opinions of the medical community. the medical health assosiation needs to stand up and take notice plse join if u suffer or know somebody who suffers with this condition and lets make the world health stand up and take notice,give us the help we need (All too often arachnoid cyst patients get turned away from hospitals, from doctor’s offices. This is only because our symptoms are not written anywhere in a medical textbook under “arachnoid cyst”. This needs to change, we shouldn’t be turned away when we are trying to get help! Some of us here can no longer work because of increased debilitating symptoms. Some of us have become severly disabled and can’t even do the day to day things most people take for granted. These cysts cause symptoms, and depending on their location, the symptoms can be of a wide variety. We are not making them up, they aren’t in our heads, and we need doctors that will listen to us instead of second-guessing us!)

This is a forum to offer support to people living with arachnoid cysts in the UK. Please use this page to connect and chat to people with similar experiences. Discuss symptoms, care and treatment. A place to make friends and support each other!

I’m looking for others who have been diagnosed or have had their children diagnosed with a similar formation in the brain. My son just had one discovered in his temporal lobe and I am looking for more information and support. My son has also been diagnosed with ADHD and within the autistic spectrum when we were informed of this discovery. Any input would be welcomed.

Most medical textbooks tend to say arachnoid cysts, are incidental findings, but we beg to differ. Within this support group, you will find many of us share the same symptoms, so how can we all be wrong? This group is for people with arachnoid cysts, and/or their caregivers, to gather and share information to support each other.

We’re in this together. No matter how bad it can get from hearing voices in your head (you are tapping into other peoples psyche like someone with a bad heart feels a strong pulse) because these are like holes in our souls like a direct connection to the universe whichever god you believe in as long as it makes you a better person and not hate on others for their beliefs. There are so many problems that you have as you age such as trying to get a toddler to mind you or getting an adult to pay attention or having to repeat yourself over and over. Our bodies are cyst minefields and ironically enough we all have something going on with our sinuses and that’s how some people discover their “incidental” (hey look what I found! Neurosurgeon ‘It’s not causing your problems. It’s incidental.’)

“Threads of Hope” is a collaborative Fabric Art Project[85” x 92” Queen Size Quilt] Organized by Linda Funsch,Designed and Pieced by The Art For Arachnoiditis Quilt Group of Arachnoiditis Survivors:

Linda Funsch, Grand Blanc, MI

Elisabeth Andersson, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Paula Salum Barber, Lawton, OK

Maria Call, Tucson, AZ

Cheryl Commarato, Colonia, NJ

Pat Griffith, Nevada, MO

Wende Starr, Allen Park, MI

Larisa Bass Stogsdill, Midwest City, OK

Mo Thomas , North Kingstown, RI

And quilted by Linda Funsch

They have generously donated this Quilt to The Art For Arachnoiditis Project YEAR 2 Survivors’ Art Exhibit 2016 Fundraiser as a Raffle Quilt

Tickets will be sold online in The Art For Arachnoiditis Shop at sheilalynnkart.com and at SheilaLynnK Art Studio. Threads of Hope will be on display during the Year 2 Exhibit. Opening April 30, 2016 through May 28, 2016 in Wellsville NY.

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Art For Arachnoiditis Project

Tickets are $1 each [OR Receive EXTRA tickets when purchasing online=TWO for $1] For ONLINE purchases: Ticket Numbers will be delivered to you via email. Please allow 24-48 hours minimum for processing. Thank you for your patience. Contact the studio if you have any questions about your order.

If you prefer to purchase your tickets through the mail ($1 each or Six for $5), do so at: The Art for Arachnoiditis Project at SheilaLynnK Art Studio, 345 South Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. Please make checks & money orders payable to:

SheilaLynnK Art Studio, Memo: The Art for Arachnoiditis Project (Stickers with your name & phone number for ticket orders of $10.00 or more are greatly appreciated)The Winning Ticket will be drawn at 4:00pm On Saturday, May 28th during Open Studio Hours at SheilaLynnK Art Studio. Need not be present to win. The Quilt will be available for pick-up or delivery AFTER the YEAR 2 exhibit closes.